Master of Arts (M.A.) School/Applied Child Psychology (Non-Thesis)

Downtown, Montreal, Canada

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# 26QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

14,890 CADTuition Fee/year

01 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in School/Applied Child Psychology (Non-Thesis) offered by the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology in the Faculty of Education is a course-based program that emphasizes career-focused and engaging learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in problem identification, critical thinking, and communication to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).

Keywords: school and child psychology, child and adolescence development, psychoeducational assessment, prevention and intervention programs, case, classroom and system consultation, individual, family & group therapy.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission requirements

IELTS

6.5+

Bachelor GPA

3.2+

TOEFL

86+

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they satisfy the admission requirements of this program, including the completion of the required prerequisite undergraduate coursework prior to admission.

To be eligible applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree in education, psychology, or another field relevant to the proposed studies in Educational Psychology. It is also required that some prior study of a relevant branch of psychology form part of the undergraduate training.

Application Deadline

01 Dec 2025

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

1,483 CAD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

14,890 CAD

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